Square vs Ultra Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Square leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #937, ahead of Ultra Blog at #1,242. Over the last 7 days Square climbed 6 places and Ultra Blog slipped 16 places. Square has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Ultra Blog. Downloads this week: Square 198 and Ultra Blog 11.
| Metric | Square | Ultra Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #937 ▲ 6 | #1,242 ▼ 16 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 198 | 11 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (39) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.0.70 | 1.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #937 | #231 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2016 | Mar 2026 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 1 | 0 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Square or Ultra Blog?
By active installs, Square: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Ultra Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Square or Ultra Blog?
Square, at #937 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Ultra Blog at #1,242. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Square a block theme or a classic theme? And Ultra Blog?
Square is a classic theme, Ultra Blog is a classic theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.